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The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-23
National Drill Entries,

WASHINGTON, April 1.-THE following is
list of military organizations of Ohio,
Kentucky and Indiana entered and acted
upon by the National Drill Committee at
the closing of the entries on April 1, 1857:
Ohio-tCompeting) Second Regiment o. N.
IT,; (competing) Company d, Eighth Reg-
ment; (competing) Toledo Cadets, Company
X. Seventh Regiment; (competing) Bat
terry b, First Artillery. Neutrality-suspicious.
peting) First Regiment K. s. g., (compet-
ing) battalion Louisville Legion, (compet-
ing) Battery A, First Regiment. Indiana
-(Competing) Light Battery A, First
Regiment; (competing) Gatling Gun Pla-
toon. Third Regiment; (competing) In
dianapolis Light Infantry, (competing)
Fort Wayne Rifles, Richardson Rifles.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-23
Skeleton OF a Mastodon Discovered.

BUcYRus, o., April 1.-THE remains of a
mastadon were partly exhumed on the
farm of Hubert Dubois, two miles east of
Trio, this county, by Mr.. Michner while
at work digging a ditch for Mr.. Du-
bois. He suddenly came upon parts
OF decayed bones, and on further search
unearthed the huge and fncly-prc-
served teeth of the monster, the largest of
which weighs upwards of two pounds and
measures twenty inches in circumference.
The other teeth measure and weigh pro.
portionately less, the smallest of which
measures three inches each way across
the crown and weighs over pound.
Large quantities of huge bones were un-
earthed, but where SO far decayed that
on being handled they crumbled to pieces
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-23
GREAT SCHEME.
How a ColOred Man Proposed to Get Ey
With u Mortgage Shark.

How a Colored Man Proposed to Get Even
With u Mortgage Shark.
A knock-kneed young negro went
into book store, and after spending
some time in rubbing the showcase
with his elbows, evidently waiting until
he could speak without being over.
heard. he nodded clerk and asked:
"Say, is yer got any dat sorter ink dat
fades out er rweek ur so arter yer writes
wild itp'
"What do you want with such inkP"
"Necds it in mer buzz mess, sah."
What is your business"
"Wall, sab, dar's or man down whar
I lib. er cullud man, sab, dat lends
money on mortgages. Year TO last he
got two mules an er wagin frum me;
las yeah he got six bales O. cotton, an
now, dis yeah, he's laid his plans fur
goblin me up altergedder; so wants
ter borry all de money ken frum him,
an gin him er mortgage wrote in dat
fadin' ink. En- haw, haw--it makes me
laugh ter think erbout it. Ole rascal
take out his papers when dc time fur
de payin' o. de money comes, an, huh.
his ole lip drop cl'ar down ter de flo
'ca'se dar amt no mortgage dar. Look
roun,' sab, an see Of yer KANT fine
some. Fetch yer er mess er squirrels
an pay yer fur it besides"
'We've got no such ink, and even II
we had you couldn't get it,"
'All right, sab; all right. Ef yer
doan want ter hep er po' man make or
honis' i.bin', WY, it amt no fault O.
mine. "-ArkansaV Traveier.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-23
WORST FOR YEARS.
Unprecedented Drought and Heat In Gen.
tra1 Illinois.

BLOOMINGTON, Ill, April A.. The drought
throughout Central Illinois, together
with the great continuous heat, Is almost
unprecedented. Nothing like 1t has been
known for great many years. II has not
rained for six weeks, and then but little
fell, not enough to fairly break an unusual
winter drought. The thermometer regis
ters nearly 9Os in the shade daily. Many
farmers are obliged to haul water
for their stock, and pastures furnish little
nourishment Some farmers are still feed
ing. Except that the trees are leaiicss tho
country presents the aspect of August.
The fields IRE so dry that 1t is next TO i'm
possible to harrow, owing to the clouds of
dust. The oat crop Is very backward,
some fields not growing. The tile drains
are stopping their flow of water. Tho
farmers are beginning to plant corn near
ly three weeks ahead of time. So far the
crops have not been injured except tho
grass, and If n heavy rain should fall this
week the prospect would be excellent.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-23
FIVE MEN KILLED
BY the bursting Of q Tank--A FrIghtfu
and Peculiar Accident at Palatinc, Ill.

anu peculiar Acciuent at Palatine, Ill.
PALATISE, ILL.,, April II. = While view
Ing the wreck of freight train on the
Chicago and Northwestern railroad near
this city to-day, five persons were killed
by the bursting of large water tank. The
accident occurred at five o'clock this after
noon, and 1t Is supposed that the collision
OF the freight train in the immediate
vicinity in the morning had Jared
the immense tank, containing one hum
dred thousand gallons Of water, and
loosened or cracked the hoops, which gave
way while large crowd OF country people
were standing Immediately under tho
structure. When II collapsed and fell IL
buried the people under the wreckage and
water. Two boys and four men were
Killed outright, two others were fatally
and number seriously injured. The killed
were Edward Wenke. William Durms,
George Meyer, William Meyer and Fred
Boeder. The injured are John Asmust
and Charles Storms. The Meyers were
brothers and both quite youthful. Storms
also is very young The tank was a hugo
affair, constructed of upright oak planks,
twenty-four feet long and four inches
thick While the crowd were gaping
at the wreckers sharp crack was heard
above, and the people scattered in all di-
rections. Nothing further happening tho
crowd again gathered. Suddenly, without
further forewarning. the great iron hoops
holding the tmbers in place burst stimuli
taneously. The flooring and supports re-
mained intact, but the rest Of the struc-
ture and its burden of water was project
ed in all directions upon the people below,
crushing and smothering them horribly
An eyewitness says that, had the acci-
dent occurred earlier in the afternoon,
when the crowd was thick, it would ccr-
tainly have resulted in the loss of half q
hundred lives.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-23
North ern Indiana Wheat Injured.

WABASH, IND, April l4.-There is much
alarm in this section Of the State over the
possible failure of the wheat crop, caused
by the unprecedented dry weather at this
season of the year, which has prevailed for
over month. Up to March 10 the outlook
was favorable, but succession of thaws
and freezes caused the roots of the plants
to be exposed and winter killed. The warm
weather which followed prevented stool
ing out, and many fields which were very
promising when the snow went off,
are now barren.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-23
When the Boston & Providenc,

When the Boston & Providence
railroad was built, the opposition to
railroads was so great that location for
1t was refused throught the principal
villages. They might have been made
stations, but did not choose to be. So
the old road does not touch the old
villages of Dedham, Canton, Stoughton.
Foxborough or Attlebolough. Rival
villages have of course grown up
around the stations in those towns,
and branches have been run to the
other villages. Boston Transcript
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-23
Kokomo's Wonderful Gas Wall

KoKoMo, IND, April II. Thirty.flvc
quarts of nitro-glycerine was lowered 95s
1eet into the junction gas well, Saturday,
ana exploded with terrific force, develop
ing wonderful flow of gas. The well is
at the crossing of the Panhandle and Lake
ERIE and Western railways, in the north
edge OF the city. This new we'll shows a
pressure OF 375 pounds, which is said to be
equal to the famous Karg we'll at Findlay.
me blaze leaps fifty feet high with a
dea1ening roar, causing the derrick to
fairly tremble with its force.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-23
TOUGH TREATMENT.
Mormons in Carolina Beaten and Driven
Out of the State.

mOrmOnS III CarOIln8 lbeHCen anu DrIVen
Out of the State.
NEW York. April 15.-A Raleigh special
to the Herald says: A party Of Mormon
elders came from Tennessee into the West
ern part of this State some weeks ago.
They at once began work in making con-
verts, particularly among women. This
created great indignation on the part of
people in parts of Buncombe and Hender-
son Counties An organization, fully OFF,
cered, has been effected for the expulsion
of these Mormons. The latter have been
duly notified in writing to leave imme-
diately. If they do not, tar and feathers
will be used, and perhaps worse punish
ment will be inflicted. The people are in
earnest and determined to eXpel them.
Parties of Mormons have been at work
in the mountain section here and there.
Some of them were nearly beaten to death
and driven into Georgia by the indignant
people,
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-23
AIeacher Kills a Punil.

MILWAUKEE, WIS, April 4-This after
noon George Werner, teacher in the sub
urban village school in the town of Will
liamsburg, punished refractory pupil
named Henry Seugbusch, by applying
ruler sharply to his wrists, and the latter
fell back in his seat unconscious. Sup
posing he had tainted, he threw two pals
of water over him, but the pupil was dead.
The teacher fled and has not been seen
since. The farmers of the community are
looking for him and threaten to lynch him,
as the boys father claims that Werner
cholied him to DEATH
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-23
Same Old Game.

WABASH, IND, April l4.-Christian Horn
ish, well-known and prosperous farmer
residing near Dora, this county, was
fccced out of fifty dollars to-day by three
sharpers who sold HIM what purported to
be ticket in Huntington lottery. The
scamps induced Hornsh to bite by deposit
ting with him brass watch to be re-
turned when he had drawn his prize, and
for which he had given a receipt, now
found to be note for 1900 The swndlers
are supposed to be the ones who conf
denced Solomon Lewis, of Warren, q few
days ago, n
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-23
Haddock Jury Disaures.

Sioux CITr, a., April l7.-The Jury in
the case OF John Arensdorf, charged with
the murder of Rev. Geo. G. Haddock, dis
agreed and were finally discharged by the
court at II $50 a. m. to-day The jury stood
eleven for acquittal and one for conviction.
Dennis OConnell was the juryman
who stood out for conviction, and when
the jury was before the court he said that
his Judgment was final. The court there
upon discharged the jury from further
service.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-23
Two Murderers Hanued.

ST. LOUIS, April 15.-Daniel Jewell, the
wife murderer, expiated his crime in the
jail-yard at $50 this morning, the execu-
tion being almost private. Only about
thirty-tive or forty persons were present.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, April 15.-Ben Brown
was hanged here this morning at II IL
O'Clock for the murder of Frank Arnold
in November, 1885,. The drop did not break
his neck and he strangled to death.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-23
Sensational Poisonino Case.

TORONTO, ONT, April ia sensational
poisoning case has been unearthed here
by the arrest of Mrs. Martha Jane Ryck-
man, charged with the murder of her sis
ter-in-law, Mrs. Hendricks. Startling
stories are now told of the mysterious
death of seven of Mrs. Ryckman's rela-
tives, all of whom are now supposed to
have been the victims of poisoning at her
hands
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-23
A Mob Foiled.

STAuSToN, VA, April 13.-Last night
mob from Middlebrook organized to lynch
two colored incendiaries who were brought
to Staunton on Monday. The authorities
having learned OF the movement Of the
mob, sent the prisoners to Harrisonburg.
The mob came to within a few miles OF
town, and learning of the removal of the
prisoners, dispersed.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-23
High School Destroyed by Fire.

LovELAND, o., April l4.-The high school
building in this place took fire this after
noon from defective fue, and before dis
covered the flames had made considerable
Roadway in the roof The school was dis.
missed without panic. The structure
was entirely destroyed. Loss, $4,000; iu-
surapce xOOO
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-23
Cause Of Judoe cartter's Death

WASHINGTON, April l7.-The autopsy on
the body of Chief Justice Cartier, of the
District Supreme Court, was performed
to-day by DR.. Lamb. 1t showed that death
was due to cancer of the stomach. The
remains will leave here on Tuesday even-
ing for Cleveland, o., where the funeral
will take place.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-23
BlIl AGAINST Aliens HOLDING Lands.

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, April 14.-In tho
House to-day the bill requiring non-resi-
dent aliens holding lands in that State to
dispose of the same within three years
after they shall have acquired title to the
same, and providing that such lands shall
escheat to the State in case of failure so to
do, was passed.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-23
Killed by Good News.

NEW York, April 13.-An aged Irishman
known as Blind Tom," who lost his sight
while in the army, and has been receiving
pension Of s25 per month, dropped dead
in saloon to-day on receiving notice from
Washington that he was entitled to 81, ,OOO
arrears of pension and would hereafter
receive S75 per month.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-23
An Entire Family killsd.

EIMIRA, N. Y, April 13-J. p. Taylor,
aged sixty, his wife, and son Owen, aged
seventeen, were struck and instantly
killed by an Erie train this afternoon at a
crossing four miles east of Waverly. Tay.
lor was wealthy farmer. The accident
destroyed the entire family.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-23
Rain and Snow in the West.

KANSAS CRY, Mo-, April IA heavy
rain, lasting from early morning until
about O'Clock this evening, fell in Kan
sas, Nebraska and Western Missouri to-
day, but was succeeded in the Missouri
Valley at about o'clock by snow-storm,
which covered the earth to depth of two
inches. and which threatens great damage
to crops and budding fruit trees,
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-23
"A Woman's Confession.

ITHACA, N. Y, April 13-Mrs. Julia Law.
ton has confessed that she caused the fire
at Meyers Point, near here, March 2s, in
which Matthew Massock and three chill.
dren burned to death. She claims it was
accidental. Her husband is under arrest
for the crime.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-23
House Burned Child crsma,sd.

6RooKvILLE, IND, April ia house
and contents, together with little
laughter, six years of age, of John Nun.
rhel, at Oak Forest, was destroyed by fire
to-day, and Mrs. Munchel was seriously
burned. The stable, with o cow, horse
and all his farming implements, rs also
burned to the ground.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-23

Miss Anne Oppenheim argues that
hair is animal matter, and therefore
concludes that bald-headed men arc
the most intellectual, "they having.
through the exertion Of their brains.
exhausted all that is animal in their
nature" This explodes the prevalent
rumor that bald-heade6 men are inva-
riably married to women with high
tempers and nimble fingers.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-23
Sympathy for Gladstone and parneIl.

HARRISBURG, Pa, April 13.-The Pennsyl.
ania Senate adopted resolution de-
aouncing the coercion bill now pending
before the British Parliament, and extend.
ing the sympathy of the Pennsylvania
Senate to Gladstone and Parnell in their
efforts to secure the rights of Ireland.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-23
Horss.Thief Shot.

CHICAGO, April ia special from Oma-
ha, Neb., says: A vigilance committee
from Brown County, Nebraska, overlook
two young horse-thicves near Sargent last
night and shot and killed one of them, Jos,
Arnold, and captured the other, James
Bohan. One of the vigilantes was danger.
ously shot,
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-23
RebelIious Talk.

OTTAWA, ONT, April 1.-THE Nova SEQ
tian coal-mining companies are demanding
an increase in the duty on U. S. coal from
seventy-ive cents to one dollar per ton.
Last years returns show o large increase
in importation of coal, notwithstanding
the present duty, and the people of the
maritime provinces state that they will
rebel against the duty of fifty cents bar
rel on American flour, which protects the
Ontario miller, unless their coal industries
are protected.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-23
Infant Trauedy.

LEBANON, Pa, April 14.-During the alb
sence of the parents last night Raymond
Shay, aged five years, lighted stick at
the stove and set fire to the clothing OF his
brother Ernest, aged two years. Before
assistance could be rendered Ernest was
burned to DEATH
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-23
Trade Dollars Refused.

WASHINGTON, April 1.-THE Treasury
Department has refused to accept trade
dollars in payment of dues. Although
these coins are temporarily receivable in
exchange for standard dollars, the Depart
ment says they are deprived by law Of
any legal-tender quality.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-23
MutIIa.sd Bills.

WASHINGTON, April IA Texas bank
sent $1,000 in bills to the Treasury Depart
ment which had holes punched through
them. They were returned by the depart
ment, with the statement that the mutila-
tion was violation of law.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-23
A Lona.Lost pauuhiar.

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, April IA
wealthy San Francisco man named Willis
has found his sixteen-year-o daughter,
who was stolen from home when four years
old, in the Industrial School at Rochester,.
N "
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-23
Hiqh License Bill.

BosToN, April 15.-In the House this
afternoon the Liquor Committee reported
high license bill fixing the price of a
first-class license at $1,000, second and
third-class at $3.50, fourth-class at $500, and
ffth-class at $50.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-23
The Com mission win Go South.

WASHINGTON, April 1.-THE Interstate
Commence Commission will leave next
week for the various railroad centers of
the South. They will be absent several
weeks. They go to investigate the rela-
tions between the railroad and river trans
pOrtation
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-23
Oleomaraarine Prohibited.

DOVER, DEL, April 15.-The Senate pass
ed, this morning the House bill prohibit
ing absolutely the manufacture and sale
Of all kinds Of imitation and adulterated
butter.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-23
Woman Suffrage Defeated.

LANSING, MICH, April 13.-Yesterday
afternoon, in the State House of Repre-.
sentatives, the bill granting to women the
right to vote in municipal elections was
defeated by q vote of SO to 3S.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-23
lincoIn's Remains.

SPRINGFIELp, ILL.,, April l4.-Thc Lincoln
Monumental Association have removed
the remains of Abraham Lincoln from
where they had long rested in conceal
ment and placed them in vault beneath
the marble sarcophagus.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-23
A Jail Fired.

MIssouLA, Mon, April l3.-The city Jail
was hred from the inside early this morn.
Ing in an unknown manner. A man named
chambers,who was confined for vagrancy,
was burned 10 death.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-23
Probably No Verdict in the Haddock Trial.

Sioux CITY, Iowa, April 13.-S. L. Lynn
closed his argument to the jury in the
Haddock trial this noon. He was followed
by County Attorney Marsh. Mr.. Pendle.
ton will argue for the defense tomorrow,
and Mr.. O'Connell will close for the State.
hung jury is anticipated.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-23
Non.Union Men Strike.

New York, April 15.-The longshoremen
at Havemeyer's and Elders houses, in
Williamsburg, struck to-day. Most of
them are Italians and nom Union men.
They struck for the Union rate of forty
cents per hour.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-23
Value Of Provisions Escorted.

WASHINGTON, April l5.--The value of tho
principal articles of provisions exported
during March past aggregated s8,40l, ,785
against IS, S32, 795 in March, 1885,
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-23
Killed by Lluhtninu,

WARREN, o., April IA ferce thunder
storm passed over this region to-day. At
Niles Mrs. Maloney, sitting in her door
way, was killed by lightning.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-23
A Rabbi PsnsIousd.

ST. LOUIS, April H.--Rev. y. Gerstmann,
St. Louis rabbi, has been gran ted q PEN
sion and arrears amounting to 5000. He
was Lieutenant in the Florida war and
wounded In fight with the Seminoles at
Fort Hattruff
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-23
Child Perishes In The Flames

.KoKoMo, md, April l5.-At Greentown,
this morning, the residence of Chris Miles
was destroyed by fire, together with con-
tents. The youngest child, aged one year,
WAS cremated
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-23
Quick ReirIbullon.

VIENNA, April 1b.-The 1agebiaH says
Tichenoff, the man who fired at the Gar
recently at Gaschina Palace, was hanged
the same day on which the crime was
committed.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-23

United States spend slS5, 900, 900
annually for foreign sugar Is not
this the strongest argument that could
be offered for encouraging and FOSTER
ing beet, cane and sorghum manufac-
lures In this countryP-M y 06ssrvsr.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-23
Terrific CaIe In Newfoundland.

ST. JoHN, April 15.-A terrific gallo
ragged along the west coast of Newfound-
land Wednesday, causing serious loss Of
life and great destruction of py0perty.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-23
-.sThat fellow calls himself n sold

--"rhat fellow calls himselfa soldier.
and he never smelt powder" said Jones
to Smith. "Never smelt powder, ehp"
mo, SIR" ~ think you're wrong. I
saw him kissing society girl the other
night. "-Boston Courier.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-23

I, Geronimo is employed in making
gardens at Fort Pickens-raising
cabbage and onions instead Of hair
Chicago Herald.
, 1887-01-11

Found Frozen TO Death In Northern
Wyoming.


Mr.. i. w. Whitcomb received yestei-
day a telegram from his foreman, Hugh
Jackson, at Spearfsh, OAK, stating that
the body of young James Knight had
been found about twenty miles from
S%undance, Wyo., directly after the recent
storm in that section. The body was
buried at the l0l ranch. James Knight
was a Young man about 25 years of age
and the son of our well known cattleman,
Jos. Knight. James Knight was very
well known in this city, having a large
number of friends who will be grieved to
hear OF his sad fate. The young mans
mother and sister, Mrs. Jos. Knight and
Miss Helen Knight, are well known in
this city, having spent the summer here
for several years past. Mr.. Knight and
family are nov somewhere in Canada.
They will be notified as soon as their
whereabouts can be ascertaIned. The
body, which is now buried at the GOl
ranch of the Standard Cattle company.
will probably be brought to this city for
interment by the parents as soon as they
receive the sad tidings.